Barbican Theatre
Overview
The Barbican Centre is a performing arts centre in the Barbican Estate of the City of London, England, and the largest of its kind in Europe. The centre hosts classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and art exhibitions.
Contact details
Silk Street Barbican London London EC2Y 8DS United Kingdom
https://www.barbican.org.uk/your-visit/accessibility/accessible-events
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Access Card notes
This provider accepts the Access Card as supporting documentation for accessible facilities and tickets. *The information in this listing is submitted by the provider*.
Access guidance
- If you are an occasional visitor to the Centre, please take your blue badge to one of our reception desks or Barbican Shop on the day of your visit in order to receive a complimentary car park voucher. If you are a regular visitor to the Centre, there is an automated number plate recognition system in our car parks for Access Members who are blue badge-holders to allow for free use of the Barbican car parks during visits to the Barbican Centre. Find out how to become an Access Member. To qualify for free parking please provide a copy of your blue badge (both sides), details of the number plate of the vehicle you regularly use (up to a maximum of three) and your access membership number to access@barbican.org.uk or by post to: Freepost RTLZ-UUZK-ATUG Box Office Barbican Centre London EC2Y 8DS
- The following is a list of accessible toilets available at the Barbican Centre (Silk Street) and Beech Street cinemas. Many of the toilets have double door entry (some single door) with automated push panel open and manual locking systems. Some doors are not automated requiring them to be opened and closed manually. On the links below, you'll find full details and photographs of each accessible toilet and the facilities available in each room. Priority is given to disabled people using these toilets.
- Registered assistance dogs are welcome in the building and may be taken into our venues – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance. If you have an emotional support animal that you need with you, please contact us to discuss in advance of your visit access@barbican.org.uk.
- Some audio described events are provided for people with visual impairment. Commentary is provided through a headset describing visual action that is essential to understanding the story as it unfolds. For audio description headphones, please contact a member of Barbican staff on arrival at your venue.
- Captioned performances and performances with integrated BSL interpreter are availiable.
- A Relaxed event is ideal for anyone who would benefit from a more informal approach to noise and movement in the space, or would feel more at ease knowing they could enter and exit freely. We have a number of noise cancelling headphones available for both adults and children. Please ask a member of staff once at the venue.